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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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